IMMUTO (change) features activists from indigenous and local communities around the world pressing for recognition and reciprocity across distance and difference. Each person you'll meet is giving voice to the gravity of their crises and demonstrating local leadership and actions as they adapt to our climate emergency, conserve territories, fight for justice, and demand a carbon drawdown.  They come forward as agents of change prevailing upon our minds and hearts in the words of one, “to find a way to walk side by side so that together we can benefit the whole world.”

Immuto is an unscripted, expeditionary video-for-impact, offered as a force multiplier for people acting locally and thinking globally.

Explore the companion 3D viewing guide where themes and frameworks for Immuto are laid out.

"What is most precious and unique about the film is that it connects the human elements at both ends of the climate change spectrum - indigenous peoples and rural farmers being impacted by climate change with the heroes and activists trying to stop the problem in the industrialized world.... Throughout the film, a great love for the planet and a great love for humanity comes across, connecting those of like mind and unified hearts who are from greatly contrasting nations -- the rich nations that largely cause the problem with those of the poor nations most impacted by climate change."
Dr. Austin Bowden-Kerby, Director, Corals for Conservation, Fiji

"Immuto bears witness to the injustice of the climate emergency being experienced by the planet and its impact on all of us, while simultaneously providing compelling testimony to the resilience of global ecosystems and the human spirit. Against the backdrop of climate change’s devastating impacts on the tiny Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu, the film portrays the determination of grassroots climate justice activists around the world who have overcome their personal despair to demand change—from Vanuatu villagers re-seeding protective coral reefs, to direct action protests by the youth climate movement, to legal action seeking to outlaw ecocide at The Hague. As Social Mission Officer for Ben & Jerry’s, I believe we don’t have the privilege to give up on them."
Dave Rapaport, Ben & Jerry's Social Mission Officer, USA

"Outstanding from beginning to end. I have to admit I shed more than a few tears while watching it. The viewing guide presents itself well also. ...Time is running short. We must all find ways to remedy the damage that we have done and are doing."
Bill Lattrell
Wetland Scientist and Restoration Ecologist, Massachusetts

"...a first rate job finding these voices and creating the images and editing it all together into a moving call to educate and act. Films that have budgets much larger than yours are not necessarily any better in motivating an audience."
Paul Marbury, Cinematographer, California

In August 2020, we started submitting Immuto to international film festivals. What an exciting process and opportunity to get more people viewing the video!

Awarded Exceptional Merit at the Docs Without Borders Film Festival, August 2020

Semi-Finalist,  Montreal Independent Film Festival, September 2020

Official Selection, Nature Without Borders International Film Festival, September 2020

Semi-Finalist, Essex DocFest

Official Selection, Picasso, Einstein, Buddha International Film Festival, September 2020

Official Selection, Toronto Film Channel Festival, September 2020

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